ENG6922 - Twentieth Century Literature II:Virginia Woolf

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 demonstrate substantial and detailed knowledge of a range of writings by Virginia Woolf
2 demonstrate knowledge of the relevant personal, intellectual, and cultural contexts for Woolf, and apply this knowledge to discussion of the texts
3 demonstrate understanding of Woolf’s narrative techniques
4 demonstrate awareness of a range of critical perspectives on Woolf’s works and the current nature of critical debate surrounding them, and apply this knowledge in discussion of her texts.

Content:

This module offers students the opportunity to study the work of Virginia Woolf in much more detail and at much greater length than the Literary Period module allows, working with a member of academic staff who is actively contributing to current debate on Woolf through research and publication. Students will make a close study of a range of Woolf’s writings, including her novels, essays and short stories. They will be encouraged to examine her work in relation to literary and theoretical developments (eg modernism) and to socio-cultural and political debates (eg feminism, war). Students will be expected to read a substantial body of her writings.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Fortnightly Seminars will combine tutor guidance with analysis of texts, discussion and debate. Learning will be supported by handouts and electronic resources, and by preparation and reading before each seminar as directed by the tutor. In semester 2, more time will be given to student presentations to foster individual research interests.

Seminars
Contact hours: 24
Number of Groups: 1

Assessment: